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Language Skill Assessment

SkimaTalk's language skill assessment is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages.
SkimaTalk Level CEFR Level Description TOEFL iBT Min Score TOEIC Min Score
1 -
  1. Just started learning and has very limited knowledge
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2 A1
  1. Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
  3. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
  5. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
  7. (Pronunciation/Vocabulary/Grammar) The assessment of these skills is based on CASAS standards. Click here for more details. Please translate ESS level 1-8 into SkimaTalk Level 1-8.
- 120 (80*)

*Speaking + Writing
3 A2
  1. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
  3. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  5. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
  7. (Pronunciation/Vocabulary/Grammar) The assessment of these skills is based on CASAS standards. Click here for more details. Please translate ESS level 1-8 into SkimaTalk Level 1-8.
- 235(160*)

*Speaking + Writing
4 B1
  1. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
  3. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
  5. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
  7. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
  9. (Pronunciation/Vocabulary/Grammar) The assessment of these skills is based on CASAS standards. Click here for more details. Please translate ESS level 1-8 into SkimaTalk Level 1-8.
57 550(240*)

*Speaking + Writing
5 B2
  1. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  3. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
  5. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
  7. (Pronunciation/Vocabulary/Grammar) The assessment of these skills is based on CASAS standards. Click here for more details. Please translate ESS level 1-8 into SkimaTalk Level 1-8.
87 785(310*)

*Speaking + Writing
6 C1
  1. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
  3. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
  5. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
  7. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
  9. (Pronunciation/Vocabulary/Grammar) The assessment of these skills is based on CASAS standards. Click here for more details. Please translate ESS level 1-8 into SkimaTalk Level 1-8.
110 945(400*)

*Speaking + Writing
7 C2
  1. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
  3. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
  5. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
  7. (Pronunciation/Vocabulary/Grammar) The assessment of these skills is based on CASAS standards. Click here for more details. Please translate ESS level 1-8 into SkimaTalk Level 1-8.
- -
8 -
  1. Native fluency / No need for additional lessons
 - -
Source:
Wikipedia

Guidelines for Students

The skill assessment by SkimaTalk teachers does not officially certify your language skills. It shows how teachers evaluate your skills at each teacher's own discretion.

Please note that the skill assessment can vary depending on teachers even if your skill level has not changed. Your current skill level is based on your most recent 5 sessions.

Guidelines for Teachers

CEFR's 6 levels （A1~C2） will be SkimaTalk's Level 2 to Level 7, respectively. With the addition of Level 1 (Just started learning and has very limited knowledge) and Level 8 (Native fluency / No need for additional lessons) to the 6 levels, SkimaTalk has a total of 8 levels in skill assessment. Please rate your students' skills on a scale of 1 to 8. There are 5 kinds of skills you will assess: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. You are required to assess each skill and submit your ratings on SkimaTalk's evaluation page within 48 hours after the session ends in order for you to get paid for the session.

If we detect that you don't take the evaluation seriously (e.g. submitting the lowest evaluation for a non-beginner student or the highest evaluation for a student who has not achieved native fluency), you will not get paid for the session and also your account will be deactivated immediately.